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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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